Police still seek leads in store robberies

SHELBY - County law enforcement continues to seek leads in a string of recent armed robberies that have hit at least 10 convenience stores in recent weeks.

"Still working on finding our suspect," Shelby Police Chief Jeff Ledford said Monday. "We are going to continue to seek information from the public to help us find him. We will also be monitoring our stores as a precaution."

Regis Lee Wright, 22, was identified by authorities this weekend as a "person of interest" in the investigation. Lee has criminal convictions dating back to 2008, including common law robbery and burglary.

Wright, who has a listed address of 704 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, is wanted on a felony absconder’s warrant with the probation and parole office.

CrimeStoppers had offered a $500 reward to information leading to the arrest of those involved in the robberies. Days ago, the reward was raised to $2,000 cash simply to help find Wright.

If you have any information, call Crime Stoppers at 704-481-TIPS (8477). Anyone with information can call and remain anonymous.

Investigators previously told The Star they believe the same “group of men” are behind the recent robberies.

Incidents have been reported from West Dixon Boulevard to Earl Road and Fallston Road.

No injuries have been reported.

Reach News Editor Graham Cawthon at 704-669-3334, gcawthon@shelbystar.com or on Twitter at @GrahamCawthon.